BUTTER SPONGE CAKE
BUTTER SPONGE CAKE
A butter sponge cake is a delightful baked dessert made from simple ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and baking powder. The cake gets its name from the use of butter, which lends a rich flavor and tender texture to the sponge.
Ingredients:
3 cups wheat flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter
1 cup milk
5 eggs
4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon whiskey
½ teaspoon salt
Preparation:
1. Cream the butter and sugar together very well, then add the egg yolks, whiskey and vanilla until well blended.
2. Gradually incorporate the sifted wheat flour together with the royal powder and salt, alternating with the milk.
3. Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold into the previous mixture.
4. Put butter and flour in a mold, add the mixture and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 1 hour.
5. Unmold the cake while it is still warm.